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United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
by Jason DeRose
The United Methodist Church has made a series of decisions to become more welcoming of LGBTQ people. The moves have also driven away many conservative Methodists.
U.S. Ramps Up Wild Horse Roundups In Drought-Stricken West
by Nate Hegyi
Wild Horses are dying from dehydration during the severe Western drought. Now, the federal government is planning to save them by rounding up thousands and adopting them out across the country.
Former Pentagon Officials: The U.S. Isn't Safer After War On Terror In Afghanistan
As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan ends, NPR's Michel Martin talks with two former Pentagon officials about what this means for the global war on terror: Kathryn Wheelbarger and Bilal Saab.
Slidell Mayor On How His Louisiana City Is Preparing For Ida
As Hurricane Ida makes landfall, Greg Cromer, mayor of Slidell, La., discusses the city's preparations, his biggest concerns, and his recollections of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
The Halluci Nation Looks For Sweet Spot Between Lightness And Darkness In New Album
Bear Witness from the music group The Halluci Nation talks about their latest album, One More Saturday Night.
'The State Must Provide' Author On Funding Inequality Across Nation's Colleges
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Atlantic staff writer Adam Harris about his new book, The State Must Provide: Why America's Colleges Have Always Been Unequal — And How To Set Them Right.
What The Gila River Means To A Latino Calling For Federal Protection
Activists want the federal government to officially declare New Mexico's Gila River a "wild and scenic river."
Biden Warns Another Kabul Attack Is Likely In Coming Hours
by Quil Lawrence
Latest developments in the evacuation effort in Afghanistan.
Flight Attendant Union Leader: Alcohol Is Big Factor In Rise Of Airline Incidents
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, about what appears to be a rise in incidents involving unruly airline passengers.
Veteran Describes 'Futility' Of Serving In America's Longest War
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Laura Jedeed, who served twice in Afghanistan for the U.S. Army, about her recent Medium article, "Afghanistan Meant Nothing."
Life Kit: Steps To Make Receiving Feedback Easier
by Julia Furlan
Getting feedback at work can be stressful. Luckily, NPR's Life Kit has tips to make the process less intimidating.
Turkey Seeks A Stable Afghanistan As It Bolsters Border Against Refugees
Turkish leaders are closing the doors to refugees from Afghanistan and hoping the country stays stable — but they don't have good relations with the Taliban.